We keep seeing studies complaining about how dollar sales are up but unit sales are down, with no mention of volume. Foul ball. You can’t really understand what’s going on without looking at volume. Package sizes change, and so do consumer preferences for them.
Fried rice and potstickers are also outperforming the category as a whole, though industry observers say it’s time for some new flavors. L ike the
Category is holding its own, aided by the introduction of next-generation smoothie kits (no blender needed). Bolstered by younger parents who tend to be more
The three largest subcategories all registered double-digit gains (entrée unit sales were up, too). A slew of new better-for-you options promises to keep the momentum
Despite negative numbers, the meat substitutes category is ripe with innovation — especially in the processed chicken segment. The meat substitutes market has experienced a
Still, manufacturers are optimistic about 2023, especially the value-added segment. While inflation is not as severe in frozen seafood as other categories, it’s dragging down
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